four guinea pigs scurry to the shore
a sea of mermaids marvel at the
squeaking fur balls
laughter erupts among
the potato-like creatures

"Hooman? Fish? Hooman-fish?"
the calm sea rolls to the shore
the little furry girls look
at each other and the water
full of women with tails

the mermaids wonder if
these small beings are real
the guinea pigs expect treats
but the spirits of the air,
those who have passed on
laugh, fly free, enjoy the scene

tiny foot prints in wet sand
connect with ocean dwellers